Key responsibilities

Proposal Development & Program Design

Support country teams in developing high-quality, competitive proposals by offering strategic input on program design, budgeting, and donor alignment

Work closely with programme leads and technical experts to ensure program concepts are aligned with donor priorities and Girl Effect’s strategic goals

Ensure timely coordination and submission of concept notes, proposals, and supporting documentation

Donor Intelligence and Engagement

Provide deep insight into donor trends and priorities, particularly local and regional funders

Build and maintain a knowledge base of donor strategies, funding windows, and partnership models, ensuring internal teams are well-informed

Represent Girl Effect at donor meetings, funding forums, and sector events to advocate for our work and identify collaborative opportunities

New Business Development

Lead or contribute to donor cultivation efforts, including pitch decks and briefings

Collaborate with the communications and programme’s team to support donor visibility

Internal Coordination 

Serve as a connector across departments to align fundraising efforts with programmatic capacity, implementation timelines, and country-specific contexts

Support the Chief Partnerships Officer and senior leadership in preparing for key donor engagements, strategic meetings, and thought leadership events

Donor Stewardship

Support ongoing donor engagement through updates, case studies, success stories, and results communication

Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, proposal statuses, and grant timelines

Travel and In-Country Collaboration

Travel occasionally (anticipated to be less than 5% of time) to collaborate with in-country teams on opportunity development and donor engagement

This list should not be considered exhaustive; you will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this position

Organisation Accountabilities  

Lead by example as a role model for GE’s values and professional standards

Supports the delivery of organisational and team goals

Seek continuous improvement within your own areas of responsibility

Maintain full awareness of and active compliance with GE’s policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to broader policies including (but not limited to) equality, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection

Who you are

An already established network of partners and donors 

Knowledge of the Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) sector, including Health, Gender, and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)

Proven experience in leading or contributing to program design 

Prior experience working with key donors such as CIFF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Mastercard Foundation, and similar institutions

Demonstrated ability to independently develop high-quality concept notes and proposals 

Prior engagement with donors, including personal direct interaction and representation at meetings or strategy sessions

Willingness to learn, adapt quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Comfortable with a hands-on role that requires both strategic thinking and execution

Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with an ability to manage conflict and handle sensitive issues, particularly in cross-cultural and cross-departmental contexts

Based in Kenya or the UK to ensure alignment with our global operational time zones